Cellulite is very troublesome condition for anyone who gets affected by it. Especially for woman, it is very demoralizing and because of such unwanted ugly appearance, it becomes difficult for them to come publicly. It is indeed a frustration that we are now capable of sending astronauts into the space for months and the permanent cure for some diseases are still illusive. For cellulite, endermologie is effective but expensive then what should we think about?
Give mesotherapy a shot for cellulite. It is the painless injections of vitamins, medications, minerals and certain amino acids that are just placed beneath the surface of the skin. It is therefore, mesotherapy can also be used for reducing weight, face and neck rejuvenation and hair re-growth apart from reducing and/or treating cellulite.
The injections used for this are prepared individual depending upon its purpose and unlike other medical treatments; mesotherapy is performed directly onto the affected areas of the body and because of this, there are very limited side effects and such injections also reduce the possibilities of drug interactions and allow substantial reduction in the number or amount of medications utilized for every procedure.
Mesotherapy will melt the fats that are present underneath the skin by painless injections and will break up the network of connective tissue fibers that form the cells that trap the fats and result in cellulite. The mesotherapy will break the bands of the connective tissues by injecting small amounts of special medicines in mesoderm (skin layer) to break down the cellulite by improving blood circulation and lymphatic and venous drainage so that the toxins are removed and body gets rejuvenated.
The therapy takes about 10 minutes and is not painful at all since the injections are not given deep into the muscles. Once those injections are given, one can return to her or his normal work. The patients are informed that how many 'sittings' or treatments will be required for the maximum benefits in their initial consultation. However, the treatment is only decided after thoroughly examination of the local area and the degree of cellulite the patient has.
Mesotherapy is very effective and hence, is accepted worldwide. The treatment generally lasts long and the results can be measurable until the patient does not gain more than about 15lbs. The mesotherapy has favorable results for the cellulite that are present on larger areas of the body such as legs, buttocks, hips etc. It is comparatively cheaper as compared to those expensive ultra modern techniques. The therapy does not carry any risk as compared to other radioactive techniques or surgeries.
However, cellulite is the condition that requires sincere attention and hence, along with mesotherapy; certain medications can also be given for better results. Proper diet, change in a lifestyle, hot-packs and physical workout in gym will be very beneficial in treating/reducing the cellulite. One should be careful about the dietary intake and should prevent all those factors that are triggers for developing cellulite.
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Mesotherapy Treatment for Cellulite
Cost Of Mesotherapy
The total cost of Mesotherapy depends on several factors and varies widely from one clinic to the other. Costs include consultation fees and treatment fees, which in turn depend on the level of expertise of the person providing treatment, the size and number of body areas to be treated, and the total number of treatment sessions needed.
The higher the certification of the individual providing treatment, the higher the cost usually is. A board-certified plastic surgeon will be more expensive than a nurse practitioner. Clinics with higher overhead will also be more expensive. It is best to consider at least a couple of options to determine the level of expertise and price range one is comfortable with.
In general, an initial consultation for a Mesotherapy treatment may cost between $50 and $500. During this consultation, a treatment plan is chalked out depending on whether the aim is to reduce cellulite, localized fat, or both.
Once the treatment plan is decided, a patient may undergo between four and ten treatment sessions. The total number of sessions depends on the type of treatment (cellulite reduction versus localized fat reduction), and area of the body that is being treated. For each area of the body being treated, such as the thighs or buttocks, one session may cost between $200 and $600. If the body area to be treated is the neck or eye, or face region, greater skill may be required and the cost accordingly goes up.
Because there are so many variables involved in the final bill for Mesotherapy, it is best to find out what costs are involved upfront. Mesotherapy is not covered by health insurance, and treatment costs can run into the thousands of dollars. Costs per injection session may not include drug and equipment costs. Certain treatments may also require follow-up after the initial injection treatment is completed, adding to the total cost.
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Dec 22, 2007
Mesotherapy Side Effects
As with any other form of treatment, Mesotherapy can have Side Effects. Some mild and transient Side Effects that may occur after a Mesotherapy session include swelling, bruising and pain or itching at the injection site. These typically subside in a few hours to a few days. One compound that causes such swelling when injected is the compound lecithin. Some mesotherapists recommend the homeopathic drug arnica to reduce swelling. However, its action has not been scientifically proven. More often, patients are advised to wear loose-fitting clothing, and to avoid exercise for up to two or three days following a Mesotherapy treatment.
Other Side Effects at the injection site can include scarring, pigmentation, or ulcer formation. Sometimes, patients may feel a small lump under the injection site, which reduces or disappears after a few weeks. When non-sterile injection techniques are used, infections may occur, some of which may be potentially serious. Most of these infections have been reported from some South American countries, where unlicensed individuals administer Mesotherapy treatments. It is therefore preferable to receive Mesotherapy from a board-certified physician who practices good infection control.
Mesotherapy patients may have local or systemic allergic reactions to any of the compounds that are injected. These can range from mild to potentially life-threatening. Trained clinicians know how to recognize such reactions, and can promptly administer appropriate treatment. This is another reason it is advisable to go to reputable Mesotherapy clinics. There are occasional reports of unusual skin conditions, including psoriasis, in the scientific literature. Some of these are attributed to the mixing of compounds that may interact with each other.
It is unclear what exactly happens to the fat that is dissolved in Mesotherapy treatments for cellulite and localized fat removal. While Mesotherapy advocates claim this fat is broken down and excreted, such claims remain scientifically unproven.
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Nov 14, 2007
Mesotherapy Treatment
What is Mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy is a fat and cellulite treatment that is practice by over 20,000 doctors in France. The Mesotherapy treatment consists in injecting a micro amount of medicamentous substances right under the skin, in the direct vicinity of the problem to be treated. Mesotherapy is used for a variety of things including, weight loss, Cellulite removal, face and neck rejuvenation, and hair loss.
Mesotherapy origins
The origins and principle of the Mesotherapy is a medical treatment consisting in managing drugs by microinjections in the skin. This technique was developed in 1952 by Doctor Michel Pistor a French doctor. The overall philosophy of Mesotherapy treatment translated from French is: "To inject little, seldom, at the good place". In other words, a drug must traverse the smallest possible way. This philosophy is key to insuring that the solution is injected to benefit the problem which one wants to deal with, versus treating the entire body.
By using the localized Mesotherapy treatment philosophy a Mesotherapy doctor avoids the problem of substances passing in blood and from going in the stomach or the liver. With other type treatments the body can be faced with unintended damage that is often caused by the sometimes aggressive drugs.
What occurs at the first consultation?
To insure the body is maintained with proper care during the treatment period the first consultation is very significant, and should revolved around collecting much in the way of personal background and health information. This is necessary because it helps the doctor decide when and if to begin the treatment.
Do Mesotherapy injections hurt?
The Mesotherapy injection is almost painless and is practiced without anesthesia. For individuals with more sensitive skin it is possible to apply an anesthetic cream 1/2 hour before the treatment.
What is the cost of Mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy treatments range from $300-$550 per area per treatment. An initial consultation and examination is needed. The costs for these initial consultations typically run $250 to $275. As with any treatment, Mesotherapy in Houston will cost less than Mesotherapy in Los Angeles.
Are there Mesotherapy side effects that I should be concerned with?
Barring allergy to a Mesotherapy ingredient, the side effects are usually limited to bruising. The bruises as a rule fade within one week. It is recommended that allergies and other sensitivities should be discussed during the first consultation.
How long does the treatment take?
The procedure generally takes 30 minutes and requires no preparation or recovery time.
Can I go back to work after the treatment?
The patient is able to return to work immediately after treatment.
How long do the benefits last?
Doctors practicing Mesotherapy treatment claim that the areas undergoing Mesotherapy treatment areas will remain free of undesired fat as long as the patient continues to practice healthy dietary habits and ongoing exercise. Mesotherapy treatments for cellulite will require maintenance on a six month to one year basis.
Will my insurance cover Mesotherapy treatment?
Because a Mesotherapy injection is considered an elective procedure, insurance usually will not cover the procedure.
Read more about Mesotherapy Cellulite Treatment Alan Hood is a contributing writer at Houston Medical Center.
Nov 8, 2007
Skin Care - Face Lift and Mesotherapy
by Franchis Adam
In August 2005, I went to my hair colorist. Like most beauty salons in Southern California, the place was milling with talk about the latest beauty tips and aids. Among them that caught my interest like a heat-seeking missile to a target was this "latest thing" - mesotherapy. The aesthetician and the girls were just raving about it- how it shrunk and tightened and smoothed your skin.
I am not particularly bad looking, but I do have this issue with my face. I have high cheekbones, which is a good thing, but the bottom of my cheeks are hollow. If you can imagine, I had shadows across my cheeks which distracted a lot from my appearance. And I thought, "Well let me see about this mesotherapy." I asked for the phone number and proceeded to make the appointment.
After talking with the aesthetician (she was a physician assistant), we agreed that she would give me what they called an "meso-lift" on the cheeks. I was given the numbing cream and in a few minutes, she was injecting me with a cocktail of different solutions which supposedly would shrink fat cells (danger zone, I should have recognized!) and vitamins that would be good for my skin. She told me that with mesotherapy, I should expect a good amount of swelling and some bruising.
Good amount indeed! Overnight, my face swelled up like a chipmunk's-- no, like a helium balloon. I could not recognize me! I had a lot of bruising and swelling on the injection sites and ALL OVER my face where it wasn't even treated.
Let me backtrack. When I made the mesotherapy appointment, I has no intention of telling my husband. I was under the impression that I could pull this off and explain the "slight" swelling and bruising to a bad facial procedure. Well, so much for that! By night time the swelling was bad enough that my husband refused to take me out to dinner. He told me that I looked like a battered wife! Lesson # 1: Never lie to your husband, in case something terrible happens.
The following morning, the swelling was even worse. It was so bad that I didn't want to go out. I placed a call to the aesthetician. She told me that the swelling and bruising was normal with mesotherapy and that I should be fine in two days.
So day two goes by, then day three. The swelling was going down, but ever so slightly. I still looked like my face was stung by a swarm of bees. Even the bruising was still bad enough that I started to panic.
Day four.... this is bad, I started to think. I should go to see her. So I made the long drive from Garden Grove, where I live, to deep deep South of Orange County. I was a mess. I did not want anyone inside the beauty salon to see my face, but that was not possible. Of course, there just HAD to be no private entrance, so I was forced to bear the humiliation.
The aesthetician told me that some people are prone to more bruising and swelling. All I could do was wait for it to go away.
I was a good two weeks to almost three weeks before the swelling went down. But the discoloration, which I thought was bruising, did not completely fade. I now have even dark, larger areas of shadows across my cheeks-- worse than before I started the mesotherapy. I felt devastated.
I went back to see her again. She took a good look at my face and told me it was melasma. She said that mesotherapy does not cause discoloration and that the melasma was more than likely due to hormonal change. I, of course, did not believe her. Hello? I did not have discoloration pre-mesotherapy! And now I have it? Logic would dictate the discoloration was due to the mesotherapy. She again reiterated that there is no known fact that mesotherapy causes this. I left her office as a ruined, victimized woman, feeling angry, depressed, and a part of me feeling guilty about my vanity that started this whole thing. The thing that started as a quest for a little more beauty, which had turned into a quest to fix a mistake. The quest to look like me-- the way I did BEFORE mesotherapy.
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The Inconvenient Truth About DIY Mesotherapy
by Sharon Bell
Cellulite is one of the few things that any woman would want to avoid. However, like a cruel joke from nature, women are more prone to develop cellulite than men. But in this day and age, nature can take a beating from countless of women scorned by cellulite in their body. As more and more products and procedures are being created to fight off cellulite, these fatty deposits have become so much easier to eliminate.
Mesotherapy is one of the cellulite reduction treatments available today. Mesotherapy is gaining popularity all over the world because it does not require surgery and is relatively safe. Since it is really quite hard to get rid of cellulite the natural way, many women are willing to dole out huge amounts of money just to ensure that their buns and thighs do not have the orange peel appearance brought about by cellulite.
Basically, mesotherapy treatment only requires the injection of a mixture of minerals, vitamins, amino acids and some medications on the surface of the skin. Thus, the only side effect you might encounter is minor bruising. And that's a lot better than climbing up hills and mountains.
However, since having mesotherapy in clinics and spas are quite expensive, many women who want to get rid of their cellulite but don't have much money are resorting to do-it-yourself mesotherapy (that's right, DIY mesotherapy) treatments that can be bought through auction sites and other online stores. However, this practice can be very dangerous in itself and many women are risking their lives by self-administered mesotherapy. Read on if you want to know more about the hidden dangers of using home-mesotherapy kits.
Lack Of Training
Injecting your thighs and buns with the mesotherapy drug may look easy. In reality, however, you need months of training to know where exactly to inject the serum. It is important to note that the human body has lots of nerves, veins, capillaries, muscles and other tissues under the skin. Thus, one mistake might lead to serious repercussions, including muscle damage.
Another danger you might encounter in doing the treatment yourself is by injecting yourself with a syringe full of trapped air bubbles. Only trained professionals know how to safely release trapped bubbles in a syringe.
Unsterilized Equipment And Surroundings
You cannot just perform mesotherapy anywhere. You need a clean environment to ensure that there will be no complications. Furthermore, you also need to ensure that the needles and other equipment to be used are clean and sterile. If you buy kits via online auctions, you can never be sure that the equipment being sold is uncontaminated. AIDS and sepsis are just some of the diseases you can get from performing mesotherapy in unclean surroundings and with unsterilized needles and syringes.
Problems With Mesotherapy Medication
Mesotherapy procedure is expensive because they make use of expensive drugs and equipment. If you buy a cheap mesotherapy kit, you might be buying unsafe, expired or ineffective medication.
There are many unscrupulous people who are just interested in making money. Thus, you need to be careful in buying and using mesotherapy kits that are super cheap. There is a big chance that the dose of required medications included in these kits is not correct. And maybe the drugs and nutrients used are substandard or the medication is expired.
People who used mesotherapy kits with wrong medication have experienced peeling of the skin, muscle aches, extensive bleeding, and rashes. Some even need to undergo hospitalization just to remedy the situation.
If you cannot afford mesotherapy or you do not want to risk your life for some cheap auctioned DIY mesotherapy kits, there are other treatments available that are surely safe. Products like Celluthin can help you with your cellulite. For more information, visit www.celluthin.com.
About the Author
Sharon Bell is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premiere online news magazine http://www.healthnfitnesszone.com/.
Aug 24, 2007
Mesotherapy Risks
By Jason Gluckman
Proponents of Mesotherapy emphasize that risks of treatment are minimized because lower doses of compounds are injected into a relatively small area. However, there are certain known and potentially unknown risks associated with Mesotherapy.
The majority of known Mesotherapy Risks are in and around the injection site. Skin may become pigmented or scarred, and these changes may not fade with time. Other changes, such as swelling, pain and bruising, typically subside after treatment. In some people, a severe local reaction to substances injected may result in ulceration and subsequent scarring. There may also be a systemic and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to injected drugs. Infections due to poor injection practices are often reported among patients of unlicensed Mesotherapy practitioners. These infections may require treatment with expensive antibiotics.
There is some concern in the medical community that several compounds commonly used in Mesotherapy have unproven benefits and unknown risks. There are many Internet sites that sell such compounds. However, most of them are located overseas and are therefore outside the jurisdiction of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The purity of compounds sold by such sites cannot be verified. To date, the FDA has not approved any compound for use in Mesotherapy, even if such a compound is approved for other uses. Additionally, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons does not endorse Mesotherapy because it is not a scientifically proven method.
Many Mesotherapy treatments require ongoing maintenance, and the costs involved in such maintenance therapy may be underestimated initially. This can be a financial risk because Mesotherapy is not covered by health insurance plans. There may also be emotional risks, particularly with treatments that require adherence to a diet and exercise plan. If such a plan is not followed, the body may revert to its pre-Mesotherapy appearance, causing stress.
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